Which control pathway leads to the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary?
A) A hormone stimulates the release of another hormone.
B) The nervous system stimulates a gland directly.
C) Changing plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly.

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The release of FSH from the anterior pituitary is controlled by the hypothalamus, which secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH then stimulates the anterior pituitary to release FSH, exemplifying a scenario where a hormone (GnRH) stimulates the release of another hormone (FSH).

Which Control Pathway Leads to the Release of Follicle Stimulating